Plainsman - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Central line to be up and running by the end of June, says Prasa

Trains will officially return to Cape Town's Central line by the end of June, according to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regional engineering manager, Raymond Maseko.

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'Extortion syndicates have targeted our contractors'

Despite the turmoil, Mr Maseko said Prasa has managed to restore access to 121 of the original 124 stations. Bonteheuwel station is expected to reopen before the end of April. Electrification work is ongoing on the Kapteinsklip line, and trains from Kapteinsklip to Cape Town are scheduled to resume operation by Tuesday July 1.

2 mins

Join the autism awareness walk at Westridge Gardens

April is Autism Awareness Month.

1 min

Rape Crisis workshops raise awareness

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust (RCCTT) wants more people to take advantage of their free community workshops.

2 mins

St Francis Educare settles into new home

St Francis Educare Centre has marked its 44th year with a move to improved premises at 20 Kabeljou Way, Strandfontein.

2 mins

Montclair grandmother empowers women through her debut book

A Montclair great-grandmother has captured her life journey, including her painful experiences, in her debut book Journey's End to inspire women facing adversities.

2 mins

The history of Mitchell's Plain - A Timeline

Although only officially opened in April 1976, the seeds of what would later become Mitchell's Plain have already been sown at least two decades before.

1 min

On the cusp of its 50th anniversary: monumental moment for Mitchell's Plain

This time next year, Mitchell’s Plain will be marking its 50th anniversary and as preparations are under way to commemorate this critical moment in its history, we look back at how the area took shape from the sandy plains and dune land it is rooted in.

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Funny Festival a sure tonic to keep winter blues at bay

Now in its 26th year, the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival will be celebrating local and international champions of the industry at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, from Monday June 2 to Sunday June 29.

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Free concert a taste of CTIJF2025

The city centre will come alive with music, movement, and magic on Thursday April 24 as Greenmarket Square transforms into an open-air celebration of unity, rhythm, and world-class talent for the free concert that has become the customary prelude to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).

2 mins

Positive uptick in property market activity

RE/MAX of Southern Africa has reported impressive growth figures at the end of March, showing resilience in a challenging market.

1 min

Common mistakes made by landlords

Investing in rental property has long been considered a solid wealth-building strategy and, especially in times of economic uncertainty, is considered a safer investment than other less tangible options.

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